The dog and I went to the edge of Mile 289. The signs are posted but only a small amount of fence was established. Since dogs even on leash are not allowed on the mile, we turned around and went back. The dog is a family member, and trips on the beach will always include her.

Summary:

The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289. By all means, dogs need to be on leash and kept out of the sensitive areas. But to exclude dogs only and by inference allowing any other type of animal with a leash is wrong. So much for windmill tilting.

Here is the start of Mile 289. The dog and I respected the sign and returned

South end of Mile 289

March 21, 2019

Start of the mile, but the end of the trip. Note leash on log ready to proceed.

South end of Mile 289

March 21, 2019

Other Mile 289 Reports (47)

2019

June 16, 2019 - ollikainen

This is a partial survey. In the spring, the southern end of Mile 289 was posted as a bird nesting area. Now the beginning of the restricted area is about a quarter mile closer to the jetty. The...

It was great to see the large number of SOLV bags loaded and ready for hauling. The volunteers who walked all the way to the jetty deserve kudos. A State Park truck was there collecting bags, but it...

Mile 289 continues to be stable and human activity is limited. Bayocean Spit is popular with equestrians. The Tillamook Bay jetties are problematic. As the swells rise, there are breaking waves that...